Smith defends Villa after latest lost leads

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith insists there is no mental block for his players when they hit the front after they twice lost the lead to be held to a draw at home to Burnley.

The hosts, who also led twice at Arsenal last week before succumbing to defeat, thought they were heading for a vital three points when John McGinn scored his third of the season in the closing stages – only for Chris Wood to level moments later to secure a 2-2 draw for Sean Dyche’s side.

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